FAQ
Questions boat owners ask us.
Straight answers
Why do boat lifts fail in storms?
By design a boat lift is a pendulum: the cradle hangs from cables, and in high wind the boat and lift sway. That sway damages boats, pilings and lifts. We watched it happen across the SW Cape during Hurricane Ian.
How does Boat Lift Lock work?
Four aluminum arms mount to the pilings. Two solid 2-inch arms pin to the I-beams on one side; our patent-pending adjustable arms pin to the I-beams on the other. Once all four are pinned you tighten the two adjustable arms and the lift is one rigid structure.
How long does it take to deploy?
Under five minutes, no tools. Raise the lift to the height indicator, unhook the arms from the pilings, pin them with the tethered pins and tighten the turnbuckles.
What if I can't reach the outer pilings?
That's what OPLS is for. The Outer Piling Locking System's self-guided arms engage the outer pilings automatically when the lift reaches storm height, and you deploy the two turnbuckle arms from the dock.
Does it prevent theft?
Yes. Deployed at the highest position, the boat can't be lowered, and an optional padlock fits the locking pins.
What's it made of, and where?
USA-made aluminum and stainless steel, CNC-machined in the USA by a manufacturer with over forty years in aerospace and pharmaceutical work.
How long will it last?
It's the same aluminum and stainless your lift manufacturer uses, so it should last as long as your lift. Salt water is corrosive, which is why we recommend an annual inspection.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Three years, parts and labor, from installation. Register within 180 days and you can add two more years of parts coverage.
Still have a question?
Or call (833) 239-5222.